NFL Power Rankings Week 16: Where does every NFC team stand?

NFC Power Rankings: Teams that need to do better

NFC teams ranked #12-#9 in the Week 16 Power Rankings of the 2021 NFL season.

#12 - Seattle Seahawks (5-9)

Last week: #11

Next Week: vs. Chicago Bears

San Francisco 49ers v Seattle Seahawks

The Seattle Seahawks were starting to gain momentum with a couple of wins in a row, but they failed to keep going against the Los Angeles Rams this week in an NFC West divisional clash. They will need to win all of their remaining games if they want to have any chance at all of making it to the playoffs, but even then it's unlikely.

#11 - Atlanta Falcons (6-8)

Last week: #10

Next Week: vs. Detroit Lions

The inconsistent Atlanta Falcons have moved up and down the Power Rankings all season. They are as high as sixth in the NFC Power Rankings and as low as 15th, depending on the week. They remain in the NFC Playoff race for a Wild Card spot, where they currently trail by just one game in the standings for the final spot.

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#10 - Washington Football Team (6-8)

Last week: #9

Next Week: vs. Dallas Cowboys

Washington Football Team head coach Ron Rivera

The Washington Football Team have now lost two consecutive games directly following their impressive four-game winning streak that brought them back to .500 this season after starting with just a 2-6 record. They are no longer in control of their own destiny for a Wild Card spot in the playoffs as they continue to slide back down the Power Rankings.

#9 - New Orleans Saints (7-7)

Last week: #12

Next Week: vs. Miami Dolphins

The New Orleans Saints scored a huge upset victory in Sunday Night Football against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. They held their NFC South division rivals to zero points in a dominating shut-out win.

The Saints have now defeated the Buccaneers four consecutive times in the regular season. They are the biggest risers in the NFC Power Rankings this week.